The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 89
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 44538, circa 1865.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. four-body, massive "Empire" polished with box hinges. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Case punched with maker's trademark depicting a squirrelDiam. 52.7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |